The hope is that this guide and website can act as a simple way to introduce newcomers - whether it's you, friends or family - into this space and try something else besides the default options!

There is also a community-driven, open-source site ( https://purchasewithpurpose.io/ ) that aims to make this even easier. This includes screenshots, ratings and a larger feature list.

Every time I post these guides, there is always feedback on things that can improve, or I got wrong. Please do share, as it is the best way for these to evolve.

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[–] 2 points 10 months ago

This is a good list. The reality is that at the end of the day, you have a really important question to answer: Do I want access to this outside of my home network?

If you don't, this can all be pretty easy; if you do, it gets significantly more complicated for most solutions.

Keeping it internal, it can be very simple: get Docker, fire up some containers of software you like, make sure you have your ports mapped properly and you're off to the races. You'll want to set up a system to make sure you're at least aware if new versions of your software are released so you can upgrade, and that you have a backup system in place for your data.

I have a few things I now run on my home network, including:

  • Homebridge - enables non-Homekit smart devices to be used with HomeKit
  • Jellyfin - Media sharing
  • Bitwarden (via the Vaultwarden fork) - Password manager
  • Forgejo - Code repository
  • Podsync - Convert YouTube channels to video Podcast feeds
  • source
  • parent